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Ep. 48: A Duty to Maintain: The Energy Behind GE Vernova's Power Businesses Sep 18, 2023

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GE Vernova’s Power CEO Mavi Zingoni has more than twenty years of energy industry leadership under her belt. Kicking off a series of deep-dive discussions on GE Vernova’s Power businesses, Mavi joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to share her perspective on the pivotal role these businesses will play in the energy transition and why she’s passionate about leading a dynamic team with “the energy to change the world.”

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Ep. 47: Blades: The Secret Sauce of Wind Energy Apr 17, 2023

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CEO of GE Vernova’s LM Wind Power business, Olivier Fontan, joins Jeff and Brian to discuss the complex ecosystem of wind turbine blade construction and manufacturing. Olivier covers the lifecycle of wind turbine blade, showcasing how wind turbine blade manufacturing will need to scale to meet massive demand growth.

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Ep. 46: Offshore Wind: Harnessing Giant Wind at Sea Apr 17, 2023

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Though a relatively new industry, offshore wind technology will play a pivotal role in supporting the global energy transition. Listen as Jan Kjaersgaard, CEO of GE’s Offshore Wind business, guides Jeff and Brian through the fascinating history and bright future of this technology while highlighting its evolutionary strides, unique advantages, and landmark technology: the Haliade-X platform.

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Ep. 45: Onshore Wind: Unleashing Limitless Energy Apr 17, 2023

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Building on the conversation from our last episode, Vic Abate, CEO of GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business leads Jeff and Brian down the exciting road ahead for wind energy technology following the passage of the IRA in the US. Vic shares how Onshore Wind teams are leading with quality, safety, and innovation, all with a keen eye on delivering for evolving market needs and remaining focused on decarbonization and creating opportunities within the energy industry.

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Ep. 44: GE Vernova & 2023’s Key Climate Action Themes Apr 17, 2023

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The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has spurred growth and development opportunities for decarbonization and renewable energy technologies and the communities they serve. Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Engagement and Government Affairs for GE Vernova, breaks down the profound impact of these policies, sharing five key “tailwinds” for climate action in 2023 and highlighting how the GE Vernova team is working to create a more sustainable future.

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Ep. 43: Meet GE Vernova Apr 17, 2023

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Join Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they kick off an exciting three-season journey to introduce listeners to GE Vernova and share how our leading technology and solutions companies have “the energy to change the world.” The adventure begins with a conversation around sustainability, decarbonization, and electrification before diving into a discussion with leaders of GE Vernova’s Renewable energy businesses: Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, and LM Wind Power.

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Ep. 42: Not Just a Bill: How Policy Shapes Energy Infrastructure Dec 07, 2022

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So far on this season of Cutting Carbon, we’ve focused on the physical infrastructure supporting power generation and energy transition projects. Alongside Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Jeff and Brian examine the relationship between governmental policy and energy and discuss the ways in which the public and private sectors can work together to support the research and development of the new projects and technologies--including CCUS and hydrogen-related projects--that will be critical to supporting the United States’ goal of net zero by 2050.

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Ep. 41: Water is for More Than Just Drinking Dec 07, 2022

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In this episode, Jeff and Brian are joined by Tomás Bredariol, an Energy and Environmental Policy Analyst at the International Energy Agency, who helps break down the critical role water plays in nearly every aspect of energy systems. Over the course of their conversation, Tomas elaborates on the complex network of operations across the energy industry that both impact and are impacted by these water-driven processes, the demand for which is only expected to grow as the realities of climate change continue to make themselves known across the globe.

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Ep. 40: You Captured the Carbon, Now What? Dec 07, 2022

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Join hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they connect the dots of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage with Dan Cole, Vice President of CCUS, Commercial Development and Government Relations for Denbury. Over the course of their conversation, Dan sheds light on how captured carbon makes its way to a storage location and shares details on the robust safety measures in place to monitor and maintain these pipelines, and offers insights into how recent political developments in the United States have impacted CCUS projects across the nation.

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Ep. 39: You Can't Ignore the World’s Largest Source of Energy Storage Dec 07, 2022

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Jeff and Brian continue their examination of energy infrastructure in conversation with Robert Gleitz, a delegate of the board of the Nant de Drance Pumped Hydro Power Plant in Switzerland. Over the course of their conversation, the trio examine the pivotal role energy storage will play in the energy transition, providing an avenue for sustainable, reliable power generation. Robert also breaks down the process of pumped hydro and shares how the team at Nant de Drance brought this innovative project to life.

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